Medical-Surgical Acute Care RN
Peoria, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Medical-Surgical Acute Care (MSAC) RN

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Specialty: Medical-Surgical Acute Care (MSAC)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Information

• Unit Type: Medical Surgical Acute Care
• Number of Beds: 18 (mostly private rooms, 1 semi-private)
• Patient Types: General medical patients with various diagnoses
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Day shift: 4-5 patients per nurse
  • Night shift: 5-6 patients per nurse
• Patient Care Techs: 2 per shift, ratio approximately 9:1 when full
• Respiratory Therapy: Patients may require oxygen up to 6L NC, stable BiPAP/CPAP at night or PRN
• Telemetry: Patients requiring telemetry monitored remotely by telemetry department; unit uses Phillips equipment
• Support Staff: Unit clerk with 24-hour coverage; hospitalist/intensivist in-house 24/7; RT and pharmacy available 24/7

Shift & Scheduling

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm & 7pm-7am)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Sat/Sun days, Fri/Sat nights)
• Holiday Requirement: Holiday rotation per policy
• Call/Standby: No call required
• Floating: Travel RNs are first to float to other units as needed
• Orientation: One 12-hour shift with unit preceptor for travel RNs
• Scrubs: Any color allowed, staff must provide their own (no pediatric scrubs)

Requirements & Certifications

• Licensure: Active Illinois RN license or application in process
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA) required
  • ACLS preferred for Charge RN position
• Experience: Minimum 1 year hospital experience preferred
• Skills:

  • RNs required to titrate drips (Heparin)
  • Expected to attempt IV starts; inpatient phlebotomy team available if unsuccessful

Additional Notes

• Charge Nurse coverage 24/7; may have patient assignments
• House supervisor available 24/7
• Drug-Free Campus: Negative drug screen required
• Orientation includes 12 non-billable hours
• Local placements accepted within 50-mile radius

Summary:
This is a 13-week Medical-Surgical Acute Care RN position in Peoria, IL, requiring at least 1 year of hospital experience, active IL RN licensure, and BLS certification. The role involves 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation, no call requirement, and includes responsibilities such as titrating Heparin drips and IV starts. Orientation is provided with a unit preceptor.